polymelia

/ˌpɑːlɪˈmiːliə/ or /ˌpɒlɪˈmiːliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital condition in which an individual has extra limbs.

“The doctor diagnosed the newborn with polymelia due to the extra arm that was growing from her back.”

Synonyms

  • polydactyly
  • polysyndactyly

Antonyms

  • hemimelia